Kent

KENT — With general agreement about the necessity for affordable housing opportunities, the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) discussed a proposal from Kent Affordable Housing to use a small parcel of town-owned land for the purpose at its regular meeting on Thursday, Sept. 14. The meeting was held on Zoom.

KENT — Responsive to residents’ comments heard during two public information sessions, the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously at a special meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 30, to ask the contractor to incorporate adjustments into plans for Phase Two of the town’s Streetscape project.

The Kent Republican Town Committee dropped off 24 backpacks including the essentials such as notebooks, pencils and folders for the start of school on Monday, Aug. 28 at Kent Center School. Seen here with a selection of supplies are Ed Matson, Lynn Harrington and Joe Agli.

KENT — The Eric Sloane Museum showcased the talents of local blacksmith Ian McCarthy on Aug. 26.

From 10 a.m. to 4   p.m., visitors at the museum were able to watch and learn from McCarthy as he demonstrated and talked about his trade and skills.

KENT — A proposal from the Kent Board of Education to create a non-lapsing fund to support hiring a school security officer for the coming school year was approved by the Board of Finance at its regular meeting on Wednesday, August 16.

KENT — During a prolonged regular meeting on Thursday, Aug. 10, the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z), two public hearings were held, one to consider regulations concerning camps, and the other to discuss regulations about accessory dwelling units.

KENT — The Kent Sidewalk Sale Days and St. Andrew’s popular tag sale both attracted crowds of bargain hunters Thursday, Aug. 3 through Sunday,  Aug 6.

  Merchants on, and around, Main Street began Thursday with tents and tables loaded with generously discounted merchandise, and beautiful sunny weather shone on happy shoppers.